Colleen Bolyard
Oakland,MD
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history at Online Facilitator Assistant, adept in volunteer recruitment and leveraging computer skills for operational support. Excelled in community engagement, enhancing event planning and support, while providing compassionate care to individuals in need. Proven ability to build strong relationships and improve program efficiency, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational talents. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Peer Recovery Specialist position. Ready to help teams achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization and peers with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting requested services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Online Facilitator Assistant
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Caregiver
Cancer Patient
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal needs.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted disabled client to support independence and well-being.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patient with self-administered medications.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Landscape Worker
Jesse's Landscaping
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Performed duties such as Leaf blowing.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications for approximately 10 clients.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Landscaped approximately 25-30 yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
Residential Roofer
William Dewitt
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed inventory of roofing supplies and materials.
- Inspected problem roofs to determine best repair procedures.
- Expanded knowledge of roofing materials, techniques, and cost effectiveness.
- Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Installed chimney flashing, gutters and other roof components to direct smoke away and offer protection from elements.
- Fastened shingles and plywood sheets to roof.
- Installed asphalt shingles and metal roofing systems to manage exterior construction projects.
- Followed manufacturer instructions and specifications to perform proper installation.
- Assisted in removal of old roofing materials and debris to prepare for application of new roofing for approximately 20 residential homes.
- Operated variety of tools to safely and efficiently perform tasks.
- Assisted with installation of approximately 10 gutters and 10 downspouts.
Construction Worker
P & L Construction
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Installed an average of 35 new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and back filling trenches and foundations.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Business Owner
Above & Beyond Cleaning Services
02.2013 - 05.2019
- Trained and motivated 3 employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Identified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
Peer Recovery Coach Training
AHEC WEST
Maryland07.2024
High School Diploma -
Southern High School
Oakland, MD2004
Skills
- Empowerment Skills
- Advocacy
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Professionalism
- Life Experiences
- Organizational Skills
- Operations Support
- Community Engagement
- Active Listening Skills
- Hands On
- Communication Skills
- Empathy
Timeline
Volunteer
Online Facilitator Assistant
08.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Cancer Patient
07.2024 - Current
Landscape Worker
Jesse's Landscaping
04.2022 - 05.2023
Residential Roofer
William Dewitt
03.2021 - 03.2022
Construction Worker
P & L Construction
03.2021 - 03.2022
Business Owner
Above & Beyond Cleaning Services
02.2013 - 05.2019
Peer Recovery Coach Training
AHEC WEST
High School Diploma -
Southern High School
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